Glacier National Park: The Garden Wall via Highline Trail

Pass through some of the wildest land in the Lower 48 on this stout 11.3-mile route that offers a wildlife showcase of grizzlies, mountain lions, moose, and wolverines.

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Author:	Backpacker Magazine
Date:	5 Oct 2005 6:12:51 PM
Activity:	Hiking ActivitySearchHiking
State:	Montana (MT)
Distance:	11.3 mi (Change units)
Survey Elevation:	Total Gain: 2434 ft Total Loss: 4811 ft Net Change: -2376 ft
Difficulty:	9 / 10
Tags:	Essex, Glacier National Park, Montana, Waterfall Hikes
Rating:	3 rating(s) Rate it

PERMIT: Overnight camping in Glacier National Park requires a backcountry permit. Check out the latest fees and more details at nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm.

MORE PARK INFO: Glacier National Park, (406) 888-7800; nps.gov/glac/.

TO TRAILHEAD: From Missoula, take US 93 N to Kalispell; R onto US 2. In West Glacier, turn L into park, follow Going-to-the-Sun Rd. to Logan Pass Visitor
Center parking lot on R.

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Garden Wall

Distance: 11.27 mi	Points: 381	Calories: none
Total Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi
Active Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi

Points of Interest

GLR001

Location: 48.696555, -113.718120
Begin @ Highline trailhead across from visitor center parking lot

GLR002

Location: 48.708672, -113.715897
Mountain goats abound near small waterfall plunging into valley

GLR003

Location: 48.734314, -113.722980
Brief break in switchbacks; cross creek; often capped by small snowfield

GLR004

Location: 48.745040, -113.739803
Hike along corridor sprinkled with beargrass, Indian paintbrush, and asters with striking views of Garden Wall

GLR005

Location: 48.763912, -113.754566
Bear R @ T

GLR006

Location: 48.767632, -113.757935
Slight L @ intersection. Option: Turn R and hike to Grinnell Glacier overlook, a steep yet rewarding sidetrip

GLR007

Location: 48.771266, -113.770788
Head L, skirting Granite Park to L

GLR008

Location: 48.770814, -113.772054
Granite Park Chalet; a fun, rustic cabin to reserve for the night; often visited by grizzlies

GLR009

Location: 48.768678, -113.777139
Stay L, hiking through charred snags with fresh fireweed and blooming wildflowers

GLR010

Location: 48.756953, -113.807459
Veer L @ Y toward The Loop

GLR011

Location: 48.754859, -113.800356
Going-to-the-Sun Road; catch shuttle bus ($8) to return to lot, or run your own shuttle

The Garden Wall at Grinnell Glacier Overlook

Location: 48.767660, -113.757613
The Garden Wall from the Grinnell Glacier Overlook at Glacier National Park. © Bret Edge

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